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Lake Taal

Batangas City, Luzon, Philippines
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Description: This lake is the deepest in the Philippines.
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Manila, Philippines
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

went to tagaytay with some balikbayans last May.they opted to take the Taal boat ride.there are many vendors flashing signs of TAAL BOAT RIDE.we came across 1 guide who sells the boat ride for P1,200 for 1 boat that is good for 7 persons.our balikbayans agreed as the guide said & showed us that what we paid for is already... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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I went to lake taal. Its a long windy drive from Makati. then a boat ride across the lake Taal, then a horse ride up to the top where vendors sell t shirt and drinks. Tips-bring camera,sunblock,face mask to filter out dust that the horse kickup,hat or cap to block sun. very little shade while on horse. Some shade shelter... More

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Davao, Philippines
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Visit to Mount Tall over Lake Taal is a wonderful experience. I was able to conquer my fear to travel over water, since I don't know how to swim. But because of the Scenery, I was amazed, not knowing that I was already at the foot of the Mountain... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

I was excited to hear Lake Taal is an island in a lake in a volcano in a lake from a local, which I now know is wrong. My own fault, should have researched it beforehand. It is a lake in Taal Volcano in a lake. From Tagaytay, you need a tribike down the long windy hill and we were... More

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Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

The view is breathtaking from the start of your boat ride at the lake taal until you reach taal volcano. However,be prepared to get wet especially when the lake will be rough. Our boat ride going to the foot of the volcano cost us P1,500 pesos/2 way (only 4 of us on the boat plus the boatman) and took us... More

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Wellington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

This was a half day trip from Manilla if you leave the city before the traffic gets busy. We enjoyed the boat trip and walk. The scenery was great More

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Manila, Philippines
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

lake taal is the home of taal volcano. it is located in the heart of the province of batangas. it can be easily access from tagaytay. visit the place during sunrise or sunset. More

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Luzon, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
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I live nearby Taal. I've been here since I was a child. I always find it nice to visit the place and feel Mother Nature once again. More

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melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011
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We crossed Lake Taal via boat on the way to visit the Taal Volcano. We went in the afternoon and the lake was reasonably rough. Be prepared to get wet depending on how fast and considerate your boatman is.This body of water is freshwater and is very picturesque during the ride. Close to the shore where we departed by boat... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011
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Anilao is now a much better place to go for scuba diving. The season is whole year round it is great for under water photography, snorkel ing, wind surfing, and other water sport activitist. Guests were keep coming back for enjoyment, relaxing, wide variety of resort to choose from, hospitality of the local people and it's well preserved marine protected... More

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